Direct Support Professional - Part Time - Day Program

Vocational Training Center; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental & Vision Insurance

Employer-Paid Life Insurance & Long‑Tr

Term Disability (VTC covers premium)

Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, ACCD

401(k) with Employer Match

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Legal Plan & Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

PTO, Extended Sick Leave & Birthday

Job summary

The Vocational Training Center (VTC) in Fargo, ND is seeking part-time Direct Support Professionals to assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in vocational and social settings. The role includes supervising activities and accompanying individuals to off-site events.

Benefits include paid training and a comprehensive package. Must be 18+ with a valid driver's license; prior IDD experience preferred. Hours run 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Current driver's license.
• Preference for experience with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD).

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities in vocational and social settings.
• Accompany individuals to off-site activities.
• Assist with personal care and administer medications as needed.
• Supervise crews on- and off-site performing vocational services.
• Maintain flexibility and composure in a changing work environment.
• Complete Certificate with ND Direct Care Careers.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Medication administration

Education

ND Direct Care Careers Certificate

Job description

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: Starting at $17.12 (DOE)

Schedule: Hours available from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday

Rewarding Work with Remarkable People - Day Shift - No Weekends - Paid Training - Excellent Benefits

The Vocational Training Center (VTC) of Fargo, ND is now searching for candidates with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences to join our team as part-time Direct Support Professionals (DSP).

Responsibilities of this position will include:

• Providing guidance to and actively engaging with adults who have intellectual/developmental disabilities in a variety of vocational and social settings
• Accompanying individuals to off-site activities
• Assisting individuals with personal care responsibilities and administering medications based on individual needs
• Supervising crews on and off-site performing a number of different vocational services
• Maintaining flexibility and composure in an ever-changing work environment
• Complete Certificate with ND Direct Care Careers

Other duties not listed above may be assigned.

Required:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Current driver's license

Preferred:

• Previous experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Benefits - Starting at 15 Hours/Week

We believe part-time employees deserve real benefits - New in 2026!

Here’s what’s waiting for you:

• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability (VTC covers the premium)
• Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident & Hospital Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Legal Plan & Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• PTO, Extended Sick Leave & Birthday Holiday

EEO, including disability/vets